Purdue College of Agriculture Dean's advisory Council

The Purdue Agriculture Dean's Advisory Council is comprised of individuals who represent the breadth of the food, life sciences, agriculture and natural resource system. Council members come from across the state (and beyond) and have a wide range of occupations and professional/personal backgrounds. The diverse expertise and capabilities of our Council members ensure that many perspectives are heard as we address the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly global economy and agriculture industry. Over the years, our Council members have been instrumental in helping Purdue Agriculture set and reach some important goals. Purdue Agriculture is fortunate to have exceptional individuals who invest in and support the future of agriculture.

These are the members of the Purdue Agriculture Dean’s Advisory Council:

• Michael Aylesworth (2024-2027)
  Indiana State Representative, District 11
• Lauren Bechtold (2025-2027)
  Director of Marketing, Keystone Cooperative
• Jake Bohlander (2024-2027)
  Principal, Pinnacle Ag Solutions LLC
• Maria Cooper (2024-2027)
  Director of Avian Health Division, Indiana State Board of Animal Health
• Cameron Frazier (2024-2027)
  Agricultural Teacher & FFA Advisor, South Putnam Middle/High School
• Dakota Everts (2025-2028)
  Head of Customer Engagement, Farm Credit Mid-America
• Cameron Frazier (2025-2028)
  Agricultural Teacher & FFA Advisor, South Putnam Middle/High School
• Brad Fruth (2024-2027)
  Director of Innovation, Becks Hybrids
• Tony Hahn (2024-2027)
  Vice President of Government & Legal Affairs, Vincennes University
• Ryan Martin (2024-2027)
  East Region Bean Team Lead, Cargill
• Joe Miller (2025-2028)
  General Counsel & VP Environmental, Rose Acre Farms
• Chantel Rammel (2024-2027)
  Chief Operating Officer, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Inc.
• Liz Rice (2024-2027)
  Executive Director, Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
• Mark Thomas (2024-2027)
  Crop Protection Safety Assessments, Bayer Crop Science
• Becky Thompson (2024-2027)
  Director of Launch Excellence & Strategic Programs, Pfizer Global Supply
• Mark Thornburg (2024-2027)
  Executive Director of Legal Affairs, Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.
• Ben Wicker (2024-2027)
  Executive Director, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance
• Adrienne Woodward (2025-2028)
  Senior Manager of Discovery & Novel Products, United Animal Health
• Amanda Wuestefeld (2024-2027)
  Director of Fish & Wildlife, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
• Shelly Yoder (2025-2028)
  State Senator, District 40